(Martin about Rose)
I have led an adventure of which nobeast knows
My heart has been broken, I lost a Rose.
I can never forget her voice, her name, her eyes
I can never forgive myself for Badrang's crime.
Oh Rose, Laterose, you bloomed ever fair
The loss of you, I cannot bear.
For what use is a life without love,
A life without a friend by your side?
I curl up each night, simply wanting to hide
From the memory of the day I lost my pride.
My love, the devotion I can never show
There was nobeast like you
Laterose, daughter of Urran Voh.
(Rose about Martin)
From o'er the Dark Forests' gates I watch
My love be tormented and grieved.
It pains me to see one so strong humbled
By the very memory of me.
Martin, have faith
We will be united again.
I am always at your side,
In your heart as you travel far and wide.
The passion you have
The strength you gave
Nobeast can compare.
You will always have my heart,
Martin the Warrior.
(Martin, near death, to Rose)
My time is up
I rest in peace
My dreams have all come true.
All save one, my life with you,
Laterose, flower of Noonvale.
Now I go, I take my leave
Of all those at Redwall.
I gave them peace, and for seasons to come
I will watch over them all.
Yet, I can never be complete
Without the treat
Of a companion ever so fair
As you Rose, from your eyes right down
To the pretty dress you wear.
I will soon be at the Dark Forests' gates
And I hope to meet you there.
For then I can lead the life I was meant
Without the need to raise my sword.
I will cherish you, and love you,
Rose, my word has always been my bond.
(Rose to dying Martin)
Martin you come to me now
I hope the fates have been fair.
I have missed you, but I still love you
As I did that night in Noonvale.
There will be nothing that can separate us
No tyrant or conqueror.
As you stride down the path
To the gates old and bare
I will be there, I will wait for you
And a peaceful life we will share.
(Martin and Rose Together)
What an unlikely couple we make,
The flower and the warrior,
The song and the sword.
The maiden of complexion so fair
Coupled with a mouse who knows no fear.
Together at last, Martin and Rose
United forever, we have no more foes.
So let us depart now, to our humble abode,
To teach others to honor the warrior code;
For together we can never fall,
And together we will always watch,
The Abbey of Redwall.